{"product_id":"black-gold-swati-wooden-keepsake-box-8x4x4-inch-hand-painted-lidded-box","title":"Black \u0026 Gold Swati Wooden Keepsake Box - 8x4x4 Inch Hand-Painted Lidded Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lidded wooden keepsake box is hand-painted in the Swati naqashi tradition of Swat Valley, Pakistan, on a black ground worked over entirely in gold liner work. The lid rim carries an ivory scroll band studded with cobalt dots, while the body holds crimson and turquoise floral panels between cobalt scallop arcades. Black and gold is the oldest and most prestigious Swati lacquer combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack ground with dense gold arabesque liner work covering the lid, sides, and ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIvory scroll band with cobalt dot centres running around the lid rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrimson and turquoise interlacing floral panels on the front, back, and both ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt scallop arcades framing the body top and bottom, with a lift-off fitted lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 x 4 x 4 inches (20 x 10 x 10 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seasoned solid wood with hand-painted oil finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy, sealed, hand-painted oil-based paint with gold liner work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jewellery and keepsake storage, watch and cufflink box, desk organiser, gift presentation box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wipe with a soft dry or slightly damp cloth. Do not immerse in water or use household cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the box lined with?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe interior is left as plain sanded wood. Swati keepsake boxes are traditionally unlined so the natural timber shows inside; add a felt or velvet insert yourself if you plan to store fine jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes the lid hinge or lift off?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lid is a fitted lift-off type that sits into a rebate on the body, so the painted pattern runs unbroken around the box with no hinge hardware interrupting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does an 8x4x4 inch box hold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt takes several watches, a stacked set of bangles, a folded silk scarf, playing cards and dice, or a desk collection of pens and small tools. It is the standard mid-size in Swati boxware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan it be washed?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Unlike the trays, the box interior is unsealed wood, so it should only be wiped with a dry or barely damp cloth on the outside. Water will raise the grain inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHandcrafted in Swat Valley, Pakistan. Minor variations in color and pattern are natural features of authentic handmade work.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craftan - The house of Pakistani Handicrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45977147441199,"sku":"CRAFTAN-SW-JBOX-003","price":2800.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/5748\/7663\/files\/decor-D085-4.webp?v=1788174702","url":"https:\/\/craftan.net\/products\/black-gold-swati-wooden-keepsake-box-8x4x4-inch-hand-painted-lidded-box","provider":"Craftan - Pakistani Handicrafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}